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The Fed raised rates 0.25% to 3.75-4.00% and signalled another hike this year, so expect pressure on dollar borrowing and import costs
79 Prachachat · Sep 17, 2026
The Fed raised rates 0.25% to 3.75-4.00% and signalled another hike this year, so expect pressure on dollar borrowing and import costs
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The Fed raised rates 0.25% to 3.75-4.00% and signalled another hike this year, so expect pressure on dollar borrowing and import costs Prachachat · Sep 17, 2026

The US Federal Reserve raised its policy rate 0.25% to 3.75-4.00% by a unanimous 12-0 vote. The median dot plot points to one more hike in 2026, and 16 of 18 officials favour at least one more. The Fed says inflation from energy and tariffs has not eased as expected. For a Thai SME, this means US-linked funding costs and the baht may stay under pressure. Review any variable-rate or USD-denominated loans, and check whether your import prices (fuel, raw materials, US-priced goods) will rise. Do not change pricing yet, but plan for higher financing costs over the next year.
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